Business Development Manager (Local Authorities)

About Us: 

Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.  

At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive:  

Benefits: 

• 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
• Life Insurance
• Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
• A variety of social and wellbeing activities each month
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
• Free Gym Membership
• Free breakfasts/snacks

Role Title: Business Development Manager (Local Authorities) 

Reports to:  Head of Growth & Branding 

Based:  Battersea Park

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week, Flexible Work Environment

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Head of Growth & Branding, the Business Development Manager will play an integral role in expanding our reach, focusing on Local Authorities. 

This person will work within Enable’s newly formed Growth Team to develop and implement an effective growth and development approach that expands our reach, strengthens client relationships and builds lasting networks within the community. They will be passionate about driving change, and actively work seek out new business opportunities that can boost revenue and expand Enable’s reach within the community. 

The Growth Team is a newly created team at Enable. They are responsible for accelerating growth and development throughout our various services and bringing Enable’s Strategic Plan to life! As a member of the Growth Team, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future of our company, working collaboratively across departments to identify new opportunities, develop solutions, and implement strategic initiatives. This team is creative, innovative and always hungry for more.

Main Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Develop, execute, and oversee business development strategies through various local authorities, and seeking out new ways to expand Enable’s reach 
• Identify gaps and trends in the market, identifying new markets, growth areas, customers, partnerships, as well as new ways of reaching existing markets
• Identify tenders and leading bids for new and existing contracts 
• Network with local businesses and stakeholders to build relationships, identify and generate new opportunities and potential growth areas for Enable 
• Work closely with the Research & Development team and to analyse and identify trends and opportunities
• Work closely with Heads of Service managers to identify current scope, reach and room for growth
• Any other relevant duties that the Head of Growth & Branding may see fit 
• Work alongside internal and external stakeholders to ensure initiatives are aligned with strategic aims
• Represent Enable whilst attending networking opportunities such as events, market engagement sessions and events 
• Work Collaboratively with the Bid Coordinator on new opportunities ensuring high quality submissions 

Skills and Experience: 

• Proven experience in Business Development and implementing successful growth strategies (preferably within a Not-for-profit environment)
• Varied experience working with Local Authorities
• Ability to harness diverse contacts and connections to support Enable’s strategic goals 
• Strong project management skills 
• A keen eye for identifying new opportunities, and the tenacity to see that through to conversion
• Autonomy to self-motivate, drive change and work collaboratively in line with the Growth & Development Team 
• Ability to engage and liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders, internal and external
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and efficient time and workload management

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around them! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts. 

Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.